Band 6/7 Locum Community Physiotherapist - Wigan

Pulse Healthcare

Wigan

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Band 6/7 Locum Community Physiotherapist – Wigan

Position: Band 6/7 Locum Community Physiotherapist

Banding: 6/7

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Core Hours

Duration: 3 months

Job Description

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6/7 Locum Community Physiotherapist to join the Jean Hayes Reablement Unit in Wigan. The role is available for 3 months with up to 37.5 hours per week, part‑time options considered. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and have the right to work in the UK. This position requires a strong background in intermediate care and rehabilitation, focusing on frail and elderly patients, with experience in a community setting.

Responsibilities

As a Band 6/7 Locum Community Physiotherapist, you will provide comprehensive physiotherapy services within the community setting of the Jean Hayes Reablement Unit. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough assessments of patients, developing and implementing personalised rehabilitation plans, and delivering interventions to support their recovery and improve functional independence. You will manage a caseload that primarily includes frail and elderly patients, ensuring high‑quality care and effective management of their needs. Your role will involve working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care, and you will be expected to maintain accurate patient records and contribute to the development of the rehabilitation service.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
Right to work in the UK
Experience in intermediate care and rehabilitation
Proven ability to manage frail and elderly patients
Community experience
Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to work up to 37.5 hours per week, with part‑time options available

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